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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.83, 537.02 and 184.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.83, 537.02 and 184.58 is: 277.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.83 : 537.02 = 184.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.83/537.02 = 184.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.83x = 537.02 × 184.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.83x = 99,120.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,120.47/357.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.01

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